Dorothy Africa commemorated the first official federal observance of Juneteenth by continuing a tradition she began in 2020—leading the short walk from…
Read MoreA year since a group of residents began weekly demonstrations on the Common, racism still permeates many parts of American society.
That doesn’t…
Read MoreMajor Infrastructure Planning is Underway to Support Life Sciences Industry Manufacturing in Bedford
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Planning is well underway for major infrastructure enhancements to accommodate the manufacturing needs of Ultragenyx and similar life-sciences firms at the northern…
Read MoreBedford is emerging as a “burgeoning life science hub,” according to one trade publication. That reputation was validated and solidified at a…
Read MoreReal Estate Transfers ~ May 26, 2021
by Jerry Wolf
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Please join The Bedford Citizen in bidding adieu to the sellers and welcoming Bedford’s newest residents.…
Read MoreDo you want to have a say in how Bedford oversees the protection of wetlands, waterbodies, waterways, floodplains, and riverfront areas, and…
Read MorePartial Solar Eclipse TOMORROW at 5:08 AM
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The sun is going to act weird early TOMORROW MORNING June 10. For the entire Northeast, the sun will rise not as…
Read MoreMeet Col. Katrina C. Stephens during the Hanscom Area Towns Committee on Thursday, June 17
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At its monthly meeting at 7 pm on Thursday, June 17, the Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS) will introduce Colonel Katrina C.…
Read MoreThere are times when a casual comment changes thousands of lives.
Bedford Police Sgt. Jeffrey Wardwell, who will retire on June 18 after…
Read MoreFire Department Recognized for Service to the Bedford VA Medical Center During the Pandemic
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A Certificate of Appreciation signed by Richard A. Stone, MD, the Executive in Charge of the Veterans Health Administration was presented to…
Read MoreLt. Jim Graham will Retire on June 4, after more than 30 Years of Service in the Bedford Police Department
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Bedford police Lt. Jim Graham looks at recent Massachusetts police reform legislation and wonders, “What took you so long?”
“We’ve been doing this…
Read More“First Course,” Jenn Bouchard’s debut novel, is about food – and a lot more.
Bouchard, a Bedford resident for almost eight years, teaches…
Read MoreNew Homes to Open at Carleton-Willard Village
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New arrivals will be moving this summer into Arlington Court, a new street on the south side of the Carleton-Willard Village property,…
Read MoreBedford Mothers Out Front and Bedford’s Energy and Sustainability Committee will be hosting a public forum on Wednesday, June 9, from 7:00…
Read MoreThere is no such thing as dueling Memorial Day observances.
For the first time Monday, Bedford marked the holiday with two observances, which…
Read MoreI should like to honor John Daniel Hart, Travis Desiato, Terry Michael Reed, and Robson Ward Wills with my American Primitive portraits…
Read MoreBedford’s Virtual Memorial Day Observance
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Thanks to Paul Purchia, chair of Bedford's Patriotic Holiday Committee; John Cooper who presented an invocation on behalf of the American Legion…
Read MoreDozens of Bedford High School seniors were recognized last week with financial awards for further education, presented by CSF of Bedford Dollars…
Read MoreHFAC Short Takes for May, 2021
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The Hanscom Field Advisory Commission (HFAC) met on May 18 to hear and discuss updates from Massport on air traffic, air noise,…
Read MoreThe year was 1944. Scores of Bedford boys were fighting in Europe and the Pacific. The sleepy town, with fewer than 5,000…
Read MoreOn Tuesday a half dozen members of the group Stand Up for Black Lives Bedford gathered along The Great Road in front…
Read MoreHanscom Field Advisory Commission Members and FAA Representatives Met to Discuss Local Aviation Issues
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Local officials are reporting progress in sensitizing the Federal Aviation Administration on aircraft noise issues.
Hanscom Field Advisory Commission Chair Christopher Eliot told…
Read MorePlanning is underway for the celebration of the 292nd anniversary of the town’s founding.
Bedford Day is officially scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18.
Town…
Read MoreBedford’s Catherine Donato to sing “The Star Spangled Banner” before Wednesday’s Red Sox/Braves Game
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Trick question: Who is the first Bedford High School graduate to make it all the way from Sabourin Field to Fenway Park?
It’s…
Read MoreThe Massachusetts Ambulance Association (MAA) celebrated the exceptional dedication of the Commonwealth’s emergency medical services (EMS) professionals during the 46th Annual National…
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